Mary Kennedy, former wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. was found dead in her Bedford home on Wednesday afternoon. Local police confirmed they investigated an unattended death at 326 South Bedford Road just after 1:30 PM. Her body was found in an out building on the Westchester County property. Early reports say Mrs. Kennedy committed suicide. [...]

At the Common Council meeting on Monday, May 7th, members of the Council voted unanimously to approve forwarding the SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) for the One Dutchess Avenue (Dutton) project to the appropriate agencies, which will conduct their own reviews. On Monday night, the Council also voted to change the zoning from “General [...]

Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department Chief of Police Thomas Mauro is notifying area residents and local college students renting off campus residential homes that the police department will be taking new steps this year to strictly enforce and curtail large gatherings and parties in town neighborhoods. For the past several years, prior to college graduation [...]

Donald Bruce Campbell was sworn in as the new Town of Newburgh Deputy Police Chief. Campbell was sworn in by Town Clerk Andy Zarutskie at the Town Board Meeting held on May 7th 2012.  

Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana released the following statement today following the Orange County Legislature’s 11 to 10 vote on the resolution that would have provided the necessary funding to begin the process of building a new Orange County Government Center. “I am deeply disappointed by the outcome of today’s vote. It’s regrettable that [...]

ULSTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE MIKE HEIN VISITS CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION TO KICK OFF HEALTHY ULSTER COUNTY WEEK AND SUPPORT “LET’S MOVE! ULSTER” Ulster County Executive Hein attended a Let’s Move! Ulster dance rehearsal to encourage Ulster County residents and all of New York State to vote for Let’s Move! Ulster’s video in First Lady Michelle [...]

Ulster County Executive Mike Hein has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month.  Since 1963, in May of each year, people across the country have come together to celebrate the enormous contributions of older Americans.  This is a great opportunity to show appreciation and support to seniors as they continue to enrich and strengthen our community. [...]

2012 School Bus Driver of the Year Award Presented Operation Safe Stop Kickoff Dutchess County Marcus J. Molinaro is pleased to announce Ms. Dina Treadwell of the Arlington Central School District has been named as the winner of the 11th annual School Bus Driver of the Year Award in recognition of her exemplary service and [...]

City Manager Richard Herbek has announced the appointment of Joanne Majewski as City of Newburgh Assessor. Previously the Assistant Assessor, Ms. Majewski replaces Fernando Gonzalez, who resigned in March.  She has resided in the City of Newburgh for more than 30 years. Ms. Majewski is a New York State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, with [...]

Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana extends his deepest condolences to Mrs. Alice Bigger and her family on the passing of H. Frank Bigger, former Orange County Sheriff. “It’s with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my dear friend Sheriff Frank Bigger,” said County Executive Diana. “He was a devoted public servant who [...]